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    Quote Originally Posted by ravells View Post
    I know what you mean, Sirith, I'm reading a book on how cities are shaped which has been written by an acedemic who insists on using 4 syllable words when a 1 syllable word will do.
    Ahhh, my favorite Motto! Gonna make that my Sig:

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    I'm taking my new sig from the first principle:

    The parts embarrass the whole.

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    I must admit the language does not appear overly ornate to me. I think it is generally precise (plus don like big words...
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